Position: Secretarial Manager (Full-Time, Permanent)
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum (DOE)
Industry: Legal/Operations

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Secretarial Manager to support the Operations department of a prestigious multi-national law firm based in Manchester. The primary responsibility will be working alongside the Office Manager to coordinate and deliver effective post, print, and back-office services. The role offers variety and flexibility, incorporating duties in Central Registry, Front of House, Print/Post Room, and Team Assistant tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train the General Office team members.
• Manage the opening and distribution of incoming post and the preparation of outgoing post.
• Ensure deadlines are met for post delivery services and coordinate courier services.
• Handle the scanning, photocopying, and printing requests in-house.
• Oversee stationery stock management and ordering supplies.
• Liaise with the London Finance team for processing cheques received locally.
• Assist with the administration of file and deed storage and retrieval services.
• Provide document printing and finishing services.
• Offer back-up support for the Reception team when necessary.
• Manage catering supplies in staff kitchens and handle facilities requests.
• Perform other administrative tasks as required to support the office's smooth running.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines in a busy office environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• A team player with the ability to use initiative and work autonomously.
• A proactive, positive, and flexible approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Ability to maintain a professional, polite manner while being reliable and adaptable.
• Experience in an office environment is desirable, with knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

This is a full-time, office-based position, offering a salary of up to £24,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

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